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Project Overview

Type of application: New

Proponent name:

Tamara Van Dyck

Company:

Defence Construction Canada

Schedule:

Start Date:

2017-07-31

End Date:

2017-09-01

Operation Type:

Annual

Project Description:

The DRDC Northern Watch Technology Demonstration Project will demonstrate an Arctic maritime surveillance capability to the Department of National Defence and other concerned federal departments. This is a multi-year undertaking and is based at Gascoyne Inlet.
The surveillance demonstration system will be unmanned, semi-autonomous, and remotely controlled through a satellite system connection to one of the DRDC centres.
In preparation for the for the technology demonstration annual trips to the Gascoyne Inlet camp will be required. Once the team has arrived to the camp their main tasks will include: conduct routine camp maintenance and conduct testing on equipment. The on-site team for the 2017 field season is expected to range from 10-20 persons, with the normal load being approximately 15 people. The duration of their time on site is expected to be 31 July 2017 – 1 September 2017.

Personnel:

Persons:

15

Days:

15

Project Map

List of all project geometries:

ID

Geometry

Location Name

2513

polygon

Planning Regions:

Kivalliq

Affected Areas and Land Types

Settlement Area

North Baffin Planning Region

Project Land Use and Authorizations

Project Land Use

Scientific Research

Other

Licensing Agencies

INAC:

NTI:

NIRB:

NWB:

Other Licensing Requirements

Class B Land Use Permit

Material Use

Equipment

Type

Quantity

Size

Use

ATV

1

400cc

transportation

diesel generators

2

25 KW, 15.5 KWW

electrical power

loader

1

bobcat

lifting heavy items

Fuel Use

Type

Container(s)

Capacity

UOM

Use

Diesel

70

205

Liters

generator/ loader fuel

Gasoline

2

205

Liters

ATV fuel

Propane

7

89

Liters

Cooking

Hazardous Material and Chemical Use

Type

Container(s)

Capacity

UOM

Use

No records found.

Water Consumption

Daily Amount (m3)

Retrieval Method

Retrieval Location

0

Waste and Impacts

Environmental Impacts

There are no environmental impacts anticipated with this project; mitigation measures include the uploaded Spill Contingency Plan, proper fuel storage, wildlife avoidance and archaelogical briefing and awareness. All waste is removed from site including sewage; greywater is discharged through gravel filtration method.

NORTH BAFFIN QUESTIONAIRE

s3.13.8: The applicant undertakes to prevent any new occurrences of pollution, garbage and contamination at the site of the development.

YES

Removal of Fuel Drums:

s3.13.8: The applicant undertakes to remove all drums safely from the site and dispose of the drums in a safe manner.

YES

New Site Restoration and Clean Up:

s3.13.1 and Appendix H, s1: The applicant undertakes to clean up the site and restore the site to its natural condition to the greatest extent possible.

YES

Old Site Restoration and Clean Up:

s3.13.2: The applicant undertakes to clean up the site and restore the site to its original condition to the greatest extent possible, including any work required due to the applicant's action prior to this application.

YES

Low-Level Air Flights:

Appendix H, s3: Will the applicant avoid all low-level flights?

YES

Caribou Protection Measures:

s3.3.7 and Appendix D: Will the applicant comply with the Caribou Protection Measures outlined in section 2.4.6 and in Appendix D?

YES

Caribou Water Crossings:

s3.3.7 and map: Will the applicant avoid, between may 15 and September 1, to construct any camp, cache any fuel or conduct any blasting within 10 km of any Designated Caribou Water Crossing identified

YES

Polar Bear Denning Areas and Walrus Haul-outs:

s3.3.8: Will the applicant keep its activities away from any polar bear denning area or walrus haul-out?

YES

HERITAGE RESOURCES

Reporting of Archaeological Sites:

s3.11.3 and Appendix H, s2 and s8: Will the applicant immediately report the discovery of all suspected archaeological sites to the Department of Culture, Language, Elders and Youth (GN)?

YES

SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

Scientific Research:

s3.9.3: Does the project proposal involve scientific research?

YES

If yes, will the applicant integrate all available and relevant local and traditional knowledge when conducting its research?

YES

Consultation with Nunavut Research Institute:

s3.9.5: Has the applicant consulted with the Nunavut Research Institute about research topics that would benefit or interest local residents?

NO

ii. If no, explain why.

Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) is the national leader in defence and security science and technology. As an agency of Canada’s Department of National Defence (DND), DRDC provides DND, the Canadian Armed Forces and other government departments as well as the public safety and national security communities, the knowledge and technological advantage needed to defend and protect Canada’s interests at home and abroad. The Government of Canada continues to have a focus on surveillance and control of Canadian territory and approaches, particularly our Arctic regions. The Northern Watch Technology Demonstration Project reflects the mandate of DRDC and the Government of Canada.

Local Services and Local Employment:

s3.9.4: Will the applicant rely on local services and employment where possible?

YES

i. Describe the services retained and the people to be employed.

Communication on Scientific Research:

s3.2.8: The applicant will, at minimum, translate a summary of its work into Inuktitut and communicate with communities using language that is clear and non-technical. The results of all scientific re

NO

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